The Legend of the Condor Heroes Episode 9 Recap
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Bao Xiruo was surprised to find Yang Tiexin standing at her door. Despite her surprise, she politely invited him inside. Meanwhile, Yang Kang was infuriated upon hearing from his subordinates that Princess Xiruo had released Yang Tiexin and his daughter. He immediately ordered them to search for the escaped individuals without taking any prisoners.
Inside the room, Yang Tiexin took in his surroundings, realizing that all the familiar furnishings of his former home were now astonishingly arranged within the Jin Prince's mansion. He revealed his true identity to Bao Xiruo, recalling their happy past together. Bao Xiruo was overwhelmed with a mix of joy and sorrow, asking how he had survived all these years. Tears welled up and then streamed down her face when she learned he had spent eighteen years searching for her.
She confessed that Prince Zhao, Wanyan Honglie, had saved her when she was pregnant and alone, and she hadn't known his true identity at the time. She added that Wanyan Honglie had told her he personally buried Yang Tiexin's body. Yang Tiexin vehemently denied his death, exposing Wanyan Honglie's deception. Soon after, Yang Kang arrived at Bao Xiruo's room, expressing concern for her safety due to the "intruders."
He then reprimanded her for releasing Yang Tiexin and his daughter, showing his disdain for the common people of Song. Bao Xiruo, picking up an old, rusty iron spear and gently caressing it, told Yang Kang it was time to reveal the truth.
She reminded him of what she had previously told him about the spear—that it belonged to an honorable hero from Niu Village in Lin'an, the capital of Song, and that all the furniture in her room had been brought from there. Yang Kang, baffled by her preference for such a "ramshackle house" over the luxurious mansion, spoke of his martial arts prowess. Bao Xiruo then opened a cabinet and asked Yang Kang if he knew who his real father was.
When he replied "Wanyan Honglie, Prince Zhao," she told him that the spear belonged to his true father, who was not Prince Zhao, but Yang Tiexin. Yang Tiexin then emerged from the cabinet, and confirmed that Yang Kang was their child, adding that Yang Kang was a Song, not a Jin, and his real name was Yang Kang. Yang Kang refused to believe them, calling Yang Tiexin a swindler and lunging at him with the spear.
He stabbed Yang Tiexin, shouting that he was not his father and denying the name Yang Kang. Heartbroken by the sight, Bao Xiruo rushed towards a wall, threatening to take her own life if Yang Kang killed his father. Yang Kang froze, stunned. Just then, Mu Nianci, who had been worried about her godfather, arrived and helped Yang Tiexin and Bao Xiruo escape.
Meanwhile, Guo Jing was still being chased by Liang Ziweng, the Ginseng Immortal, and fell into a dry well. This turned out to be a vast, dark underground space. Liang Ziweng, determined to retrieve the snake blood he believed Guo Jing possessed, jumped down after him, oblivious to anyone else in the well. Down in the darkness, Guo Jing encountered Mei Chaofeng, whose legs were injured, but who fiercely wielded her long whip.
Liang Ziweng, demanding Guo Jing, questioned Mei Chaofeng's inability to stand. Mei Chaofeng, despite her injuries, demonstrated her powerful martial arts, striking his acupoints in the dark. Upon catching a glimpse of her dishevelled appearance, Liang Ziweng screamed, convinced she was a ghost, and fled in terror. Guo Jing mocked his cowardice. As Yang Tiexin, Bao Xiruo, and Mu Nianci reached the city gate, they found it heavily guarded by Jin soldiers.
Mu Nianci worried they wouldn't escape by morning, prompting Yang Tiexin to declare they would fight their way out. However, Yang Kang and Wanyan Honglie soon arrived. Bao Xiruo pleaded with Wanyan Honglie, reminding him that he had saved her eighteen years ago when she was pregnant and alone, and that she believed Yang Tiexin was dead until recently. She asked for pity, stating that she and Yang Tiexin were finally reunited and wished to leave.
Yang Tiexin urged her not to beg. Yang Kang, still insisting she was a princess, was rebuffed by Bao Xiruo, who said the title had felt like a cangue. She reiterated that Yang Tiexin was Kang's real father. Wanyan Honglie then declared Bao Xiruo was being held hostage by them and offered a reward to anyone who could kill Yang Tiexin and Mu Nianci.
Seeing the imminent danger, Bao Xiruo drew a dagger and threatened to take her own life if Yang Tiexin was harmed. Faced with her desperate resolve, Wanyan Honglie reluctantly ordered the city gates to be opened and allowed the three to leave. Concerned for Bao Xiruo, Wanyan Honglie instructed Yang Kang to return to the mansion and enlist the help of Ouyang Ke and others to find her.
Back in the well, Guo Jing offered Mei Chaofeng medicinal herbs or assistance, but she refused. He explained that he was there to find medicine for Taoist Wang and had accidentally killed Liang Ziweng's snake. Mei Chaofeng recognized Taoist Wang Chuyi and, learning that Ma Yu had taught Guo Jing inner cultivation techniques, grew excited. She immediately asked for the complete Quanzhen inner power cultivation method, believing it could heal her legs.
Guo Jing, though initially hesitant due to her past actions, agreed to teach her, on the condition that she promised to give Taoist Wang the medicine to save his life. She agreed, and Guo Jing began to instruct her on the techniques, starting with the five points of cultivation. Eventually, Huang Rong found Guo Jing, calling out his name from above the dry well.
Guo Jing explained his predicament, asking her to find a way to help him bring the injured Mei Chaofeng out. Huang Rong devised a plan, and soon, Guo Jing, carrying Mei Chaofeng on his back, emerged from the well. Once out, Mei Chaofeng immediately demanded more of the cultivation techniques. Guo Jing tried to postpone, citing the danger posed by other pursuers, but Mei Chaofeng insisted. Huang Rong then called Mei Chaofeng by her maiden name, "Mei Ruohua," startling her.
Huang Rong revealed she was Huang Rong, daughter of Lord Huang of Peach Blossom Island, and recounted details of the island to prove her identity. When Mei Chaofeng remained skeptical, Huang Rong demonstrated a move called "Falling Petals Palm," which Mei Chaofeng recognized as taught by her master. Huang Rong then cleverly created a diversion by calling out "Father!" making Mei Chaofeng believe Huang Yaoshi was present. Mei Chaofeng, startled and repentant, released Guo Jing.
Huang Rong attempted to escape with Guo Jing, but they were intercepted by Ouyang Ke and his female attendants. Huang Rong appealed to Mei Chaofeng for help, promising to speak to her father on her behalf, and Mei Chaofeng swiftly defeated Ouyang Ke's attendants. However, the situation quickly escalated as Sha Tongtian, Hou Tonghai, and the Seven Freaks of Jiangnan also arrived, having pursued Ouyang Ke.
The Seven Freaks, upon seeing Mei Chaofeng, labeled her an "evil witch" and Ouyang Ke a "pervert," and a chaotic battle erupted. Guo Jing explained the situation to his masters, the Seven Freaks, who, while initially wanting to avenge their deceased brother, were convinced to focus on Guo Jing's safety by Huang Rong. Amidst the melee, Huang Rong decisively urged Guo Jing to leave with the Seven Freaks, while she stayed behind with Mei Chaofeng to cover their retreat.
The fighting ceased abruptly when Yang Kang arrived, urgently requesting help to find his mother, Bao Xiruo, who had been taken by a wicked man. He, Ouyang Ke, and the others quickly departed to search for her. Once the others were gone, the area fell silent, and Mei Chaofeng realized that Huang Rong had quietly slipped away, leaving her alone.
